CBAP Exam Prep – IIBA Business Analysis Certification Training Course

Attend our CBAP Training and attain the best business analysis certification today. The CBAP certification (Certified Business Analysis Professional) is the highest business analysis certification for a business analyst. A certified business analysis professional CBAP designation will help you earn a higher salary than a business analyst that is not.  The reason is that employers see a certified business analyst as someone who is serious about business analysis and possesses the right business analysis education, competencies or knowledge to get the job done.

The CBAP certification requires a minimum of 5 years (7500 hours) of experience to sit for the exam.  If you have less than that, you can go for the CCBA certification (Certified Competency in Business Analysis), also from the IIBA which only requires 3 years of experience.  Earning the CBAP or CCBA business analyst credentials will be the best step to take in becoming a certified business analysis professional.

We are an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider (IIBA EEP) and are one of few authorized training institutes to provide certification courses in business analysis in USA and Dubai.  We offer a variety of business analysis training courses, such as practical workshops and seminars, CBAP training and CCBA exam preparation boot camps, fundamentals of business analysis, business analysis short courses, and longer duration business analyst training programs for corporations.  Most of the training courses we offer are centered on the IIBA’s Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK), which is the global standard for best practices in business analysis.

To earn business analyst professional certification, it is highly recommended that you go for either CBAP or CCBA.  The CBAP or CCBA certifications are earned by passing a multiple-choice examination that is based on IIBA’s Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK).  We offer many accredited BA training courses that can help you in achieving the CBAP or CCBA certifications.

So, how does a business analyst become certified as a CBAP or CCBA?

The first thing you need to do is locate an IIBA Endorsed Education Provider (IIBA EEP), who offers approved CBAP training or business analysis professional certification classroom training courses and programs, or CBAP boot camps. We are one of few IIBA approved providers who provide such certified business analysis trainings and workshops.

Next, review our published list of sessions for CBAP training courses in your area (e.g. Dubai, Boston, etc..).  Select the training dates that suit you best and inquire about availability of seats in that session.  Our customer service agents will then contact you and walk you through the registration process.  You can also call us directly and we will be glad to go over the CBAP certification process and requirements, as well as the course details, CBAP examination format, qualification requirements, CBAP exam fees, and total CBAP certification costs.

During the cbap training course, we provide you with all the CBAP study materials and sample exam test questions that you will need to prepare for and pass the exam on your first try.  We will go over all the BABOK knowledge areas, as well as the exam format and what to expect and how to prepare for the CBAP certification exam.  We also assist you with the CBAP exam application process with the IIBA.  Our expert instructor will provide you with excellent advice on the value of CBAP certification during the cbap training, and how it will help in job placement as a business analyst.

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Upcoming CBAP Training Batches

  • BOSTON – Mar 11 – 14

  • DUBAI – Mar 18 – 21

  • DUBAI – Apr 1 – 4

  • DUBAI – Apr 15 – 18

  • BOSTON – Apr 15 – 18

  • DUBAI – Apr 22 – 25

IIBA Endorsed Course

35 PDUs
  • Mon – Thurs
  • 8:30AM to 4:30PM

CBAP CERTIFICATION COURSE OUTLINE

The Certified Business Analysis Professional™ (CBAP®) is a designation awarded to candidates who have successfully demonstrated their expertise in the field of Business Analysis. This is done by detailing hands-on work experience in business analysis through the CBAP® application process and requiring candidates to pass a rigorous multiple-choice examination.

Certified Business Analysis Professionals (CBAP) are experts in identifying the business needs of an organization in order to determine the best solutions, a role that is increasingly seen as a vital component of any successful project. More and more companies are recognizing the CBAP® designation and the value and expertise that these professionals bring to their organizations.

Description

In today’s complex project environment, it has been proven over and over that accurately understanding the client’s requirements can make the difference between success and failure. Clients who feel that you can understand their needs and requirements are more likely to award you the contract or project. Project managers who can solicit the correct requirements and details are more likely to make it to the project’s finish line.

In this 4 day course, you will learn the concepts, tools, techniques and methods applied in Business Analysis to develop the right solutions per the customer’s requirements. You will also prepare to sit for Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP®) certification exam offered by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), based out of Toronto, Canada.

What is Business Analysis?

Business analysis is the discipline of identifying business needs and determining solutions to business problems. Solutions often include a systems development component, but may also consist of process improvement, organizational change or strategic planning and policy development. The person who carries out this task is called a business analyst or BA.

Those BA’s who work solely on developing software systems may be called IT Business Analysts, Technical Business Analysts, Online Business Analysts or Systems Analysts.

Business analysis, as a discipline, has a heavy overlap with requirements analysis sometimes also called requirements engineering, but focuses on identifying the changes to an organization that are required for it to achieve strategic goals. These changes include changes to strategies, structures, policies, processes, and information systems.

Training Methodology, Objectives and Key Benefits

This unique CBAP training course will go over the basic concepts and techniques of business analysis through the use of PowerPoint presentation lectures and active class discussions. Some of the key concepts will be demonstrated during the sessions and will require student participation for enhanced learning experience.

Course Objectives

This CBAP training course will:

  • Prepare delegates to sit for the CBAP® Exam and have a higher chance of passing from the first attempt.
  • Teach delegates about business analysis in details so they can apply it in their own work.
  • Provide an opportunity to understand the scope of a business analyst’s duties – useful for senior managers.

Course Format

CBAP Course is presented as PowerPoint presentations that are explained by the instructor, while keeping students engaged via real-life examples and topic discussions. Flip boards and charts will be used to demonstrate key points. Students will also be given quizzes at the of each knowledge area to solidify their knowledge, as well as additional practice questions to take home and prepare for the exam.

Who is our CBAP Certified Expert Instructor?

CBAP, PMP, Business Analysis, Project Management Certified Instructor

Edward Shehab

PMP, PgMP, PfMP, CSSGB, PMOC, CBAP

(Master of Science in Management of Programs & Projects)

Edward is an accomplished American expert with over 25 years’ experience in the field of Project & Program Management, Business Process Analysis & Design, as well as Operational & Organizational Excellence.  He has worked in the USA and the Middle East, providing consulting and training for many global and regional organizations in different sectors including Government, Town Planning, Engineering, Consumer Products, Information Technology, Systems Integration and New Product Development.

Edward is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, certified Program Management Professional (PgMP) from PMI, certified Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) from PMI (1st in USA to become PfMP certified and 2nd in teh world!), Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) from The IIBA (1st in Middle East & North Africa), Project Management Office Certified (PMOC), and a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB). He holds a Master of Science degree in “Management of Programs and Projects” and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, both from the USA. Mr. Shehab is fluent in English and Arabic.

COURSE OUTLINE & AGENDA

Depending on which region you are attending the course from (USA or Middle East), the number of days and timings will differ. When attending a Live Instructor-led online training, select the timings that suit you the most depending on which region you are in.

  • CBAP TRAINING IN DUBAI, UAE  – This is the best option for Middle East/Asia region, as well as Europe (if you are an early bird). Course runs for 4 Weekdays from 8:30AM to 4:30PM daily GST
  • CBAP TRAINING IN BOSTON, MA – This is the best option for those in the USA, Canada and South America. Course runs for 4 Weekdays – Monday to Thursday from 8:30AM to 4:30PM daily EST
  • For in-house courses, timings can be customized by mutual agreement.

Course Outline

Pre-course Assessment – short quiz to test the attendees on their knowledge of Business Analysis

Introduction & Business Analysis Key Concepts

  • What is Business Analysis?
  • Role of the Business Analyst?
  • The Business Analysis Core Concept Model™ (BA Framework)
  • The 4 Types of Requirements
  • Who & What are Stakeholders?
  • Requirements Vs. Design

Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring

  • Planning the BA Approach – predictive vs. adaptive
  • Planning Stakeholder Engagement
  • Planning & Setting Business Analysis Governance
  • Planning for Business Analysis Information Management
  • Monitoring Business Analysis Performance
  • Identifying Business Analysis Improvement Areas

Elicitation and Collaboration

  • What is Requirement Elicitation (gathering)?
  • How to Prepare for Elicitation
  • Conducting Elicitation using a Variety of Techniques
  • Confirming Elicitation Results
  • Documenting & Communicating Business Analysis Information
  • Managing Stakeholder Collaboration

Requirements Life Cycle Management

  • Tracing Requirements
  • Maintaining Requirements
  • Prioritizing Requirements
  • Assessing Requirements Changes
  • Approving Requirements

Strategy Analysis

  • Defining the Business Need
  • Analyzing Current State
  • Defining Future State
  • Analyzing Gaps, SWOT
  • Assessing Risks
  • Defining your Change Strategy
  • Developing Business Cases

Requirements Analysis and Design Definition

  • Specifying and Modeling Requirements using a variety of techniques
  • Verifying & Validating Requirements
  • Defining Requirements Architecture & Design Options
  • Analyzing Potential Value and the Recommend Solution

Solution Evaluation

  • Measuring Solution Performance
  • Analyzing Performance Measures
  • Assessing Solution & Enterprise Limitations
  • Recommending Actions to Increase Solution Value

Business Analysis Course Recap

  • Review of key points in course to connect the pieces
  • Q&A from Attendees

Course Wrap Up

  • Post-Course Assessment
  • Review of the CBAP Certification Path

CERTIFICATE AWARDED

At the completion of this CBAP training, each attendee will each be awarded an IIBA endorsed Certificate of Attendance for 35 CDU’s and a PMI Endorsed Certificate worth 35 Professional Development Units (PDU’s), which be used towards the hours needed for renewing PMI credentials.

Other related business analysis courses that go with CBAP training course can be found in the Business Analysis Course Listings page

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Course Calendar

Date

Course

Mon - Thur

1 - 4

APR

Course Category: Business Analysis Courses

Location: Dubai

Mon - Thur

15 - 18

APR

Course Category: Business Analysis Courses

Location: Dubai

Mon - Thur

15 - 18

APR

Course Category: Business Analysis Courses

Location: Boston, MA

Mon - Thur

22 - 25

APR

Course Category: Business Analysis Courses

Location: Dubai

Mon - Thur

20 - 23

MAY

Course Category: Business Analysis Courses

Location: Dubai

Mon - Thur

20 - 23

MAY

Course Category: Business Analysis Courses

Location: Boston, MA

Mon - Thur

24 - 27

JUN

Course Category: Business Analysis Courses

Location: Dubai

Mon - Thur

24 - 27

JUN

Course Category: Business Analysis Courses

Location: Boston, MA